Apr 22, 2025
Technology is incredible—until it starts running the show.
In this episode of The Superwoman Code, I’m joined by Jenna Poste, a tech expert, mom of two and co-founder of the Nova Scotia Chapter of Unplugged Canada, for a real, refreshing, and research-backed convo on how smartphones are impacting our kids, our brains, and our lives.
We dive into how smartphones are changing social development, attention spans, and even play, and offer practical strategies for parents navigating the "when do we give them a phone?" moment (spoiler alert: you're not alone if you're feeling overwhelmed).
This isn't about throwing tech out the window—it’s about conscious choices, setting boundaries, and giving ourselves (and our kids) the tools to grow with technology instead of against it.
Whether your kids are still in diapers or already in high school, this one’s for you. And if you’ve ever found yourself doomscrolling before bed… same. Welcome to the club.
The difference between a phone and a smartphone
Why we need to ask: What are we not doing when we’re on our screens?
The Three C’s of tech: Create, Connect, Consume
What the research says about smartphone use, anxiety, and attention
How to delay giving your child a smartphone without feeling like the “mean parent”
Why kids need risky play, awkward silence, and a little boredom
How to approach screen time without guilt or constant battles
A framework for parenting through tech with confidence and clarity
Unplugged Canada – unpluggedcanada.org
Books: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Devices/Tools:
Pinwheel — kid-safe smartphones
Fongo (for home phones)
Other orgs: Wait Until 8th, Smartphone-Free Childhood
Next time you or your kiddos reach for a device, pause and ask: Am I creating? Am I connecting? Or am I just consuming?
Start there. It might just change everything.
Join Jenna and the Unplugged Canada NS Chapter at their next event!
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A Cornerstone Naturopathic Inc. Production